1861 - 1865 ca.

Jarvis, J.F., fl. 1892

Stereocard

Title: "Capture of New Orleans"

[Photograph of painting showing an iron clad attacking a frigate. Sunken steamer in front, left corner.]

GLC05135.140

1898

Young, R.Y., fl. 1898

Stereocard

Title: Brigadier-General E.P. Ewes

He is seated on a horse. [Saddle blanket has a nine in the lower right corner.]

GLC05135.141

1892

Jarvis, J.F., fl. 1892

Stereocard

Title: "Sheridan's Monument National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia U.S.A."

[Copyright information written in both English and Spanish.]

GLC05135.142

1884

Cabinet Card

Title: "Union Commanders"

A composite photograph with individual images of Farragut, Sherman, Thomas, Meade, Lincoln, Grant, Hooker, Sheridan, Hancock arranged in a common setting to appear as if subjects all posed together.

GLC05135.143

8 May 1945

Davis, T. J., fl. 1945

Typed letter signed

Title: to All concerned

Reports congratulations from King George.

GLC05622.05.01

10 May 1945

Davis, T. J., fl. 1945

Typed letter signed

Title: to All Concerned

Reports congratulations from President Truman, the Secretary of War, the Secretary of the Navy, the Admiral King, Admiral Nimitz, the Queen of the Netherlands and the Prime Minister of Canada.

GLC05622.05.02

1945

Eisenhower, Dwight D. (Dwight David), 1890-1969

Typed letter signed

Title: to All Members of the Allied Expeditionary Force

Eisenhower bids farewell to the allied expeditionary force. He is relinquishing command. He conveys his gratitude and admiration.

GLC05622.05.03

February 7, 1863

Braun, Sarah W., fl. 1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister (Ruthana Bloom)

She misses Virginia and fears the Rebls will invade. John has been working in the cabinet shop.

GLC05733.01

15 April 1864

Lerew, Lydia F., fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to brother and sister

Her son is very sick and will probably not survive. She describes his sickness. Other family members are mentioned as well.

GLC05733.03

10 June 1864

T. A. S., fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to sister

Author describes the different crops they have been growing and how successfully this year. He talks about mutual acquaintances and shares their sicknesses and other news.

GLC05733.04

1862

Casey, Silas, 1807-1882

Book

Title: Infantry Tactics for the Instruction, Exercise, And Manoevres of the Soldier...

An instruction book focusing on infantry tactics. Features School of the Battalion parts I-V. Provides detailed descriptions of movements and exercises. Features illustrations.

GLC06245.01

1 September 1864 - 14 September 1864

Arthur, D.B., fl. 1862-1904

Diary

Title: Diary [September 1864]

He describes the weather and his daily activities which include being on guard and other work. He talks about the mail he received and any notable news he has learned. He mentions a fight on Sept. 12th very briefly.

GLC06245.03

15 September 1864 - 30 September 1864

Arthur, D.B., fl. 1862-1904

Diary

Title: Diary [September 1864]

He records the weather in each entry. A notable entries occurs on Sept. 16th when he describes the death of his friend Delano.

GLC06245.04

1 October 1864 - 30 October 1864

Arthur, D.B., fl. 1862-1904

Diary

Title: Diary [October 1864]

He records the weather in each entry. He spends a great deal of time on the weather in this one. He talks about the mail he received and activities like going on picket and listening to a sermon.

GLC06245.05

1 November 1864 - 31 December 1864

Arthur, D.B., fl. 1862-1904

Diary

Title: Diary [Nov.-Dec. 1864]

He records the weather every day and mentions the mail he receives. In early November he talks about the election. In December he mentions Hood and Sherman noting that Hood "was whipped real bad."

GLC06245.06

1 July 1865 - 30 September 1865

Arthur, D.B., fl. 1862-1904

Diary

Title: Diary [July-Dec. 1865]

He records the weather every day and mentions the mail he receives.On July 22, he mentions a fellow soldier whose body they were unable to find. He often goes through his day, saying who he had dinner with and any other notable activities.

GLC06245.07

7 June 1897-15 October 1902

Arthur, D.B., fl. 1862-1904

Checkbook

Title: Check Book

Records transactions from 1897 -1902. Includes blank checks and balance book.

GLC06245.08

9 March 1900 - 2 September 1904

Arthur, D.B., fl. 1862-1904

Checkbook

Title: Check Book

Records transactions from 1900 -1904. Includes check written out M. Arthur for the amount of $500 and another in the amount of $1250. Other checks are blank.

GLC06245.09

1900

Ephemera

Title: Calling Card for Mrs. D.B Arthur

GLC06245.10

1900

Ephemera

Title: Calling Card for Mrs. D.B Arthur

GLC06245.11

1900

Arthur, D.B., fl. 1862-1904

Autograph letter signed

Title: to "Comrades of Co. I, 20th Inft. Wisc. Vols."

GLC06245.12

2 May 1910

Davenport, J.L., fl. 1908-1910

Printed document signed

Title: Pension Certificate

Pension is granted to Catherine Morse.

GLC02170.61

21 July 1862

Morse, Justus, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Kitty

He is currently in the state hospital serving as a nurse. He claims he is pretty good about it. There is no fighting going on at present.

GLC02170.12

1 August 1862

Morse, Justus, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Kitty

He heard that his regiment is going to Little Rock.It is quiet for the most part but once in a while there is a skirmish in the neighborhood.

GLC02170.13

26 August 1862

Morse, Justus, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Kitty

He is still in the hospital acting as a nurse. The work is dull and he does not get to see what is going on.He describes how the ladies from the city come in often to visit the sick.

GLC02170.14