21 April 1862

J.A. Cowardin & Co., (publishers), fl. 1853-1880

Newspaper

Title: Daily dispatch. [Vol. 21, no. 94 (April 21, 1862)]

Official report of Captain D.B. Byrd, commanding post near Smyrna, Florida, concerning the gallant and successful gunboat engagement, Federal account of the Battle of Shiloh, Brig.-Gen. Prentiss captured by the rebels, Confederates win Battle near Knoxville, after a two-hour hand to hand fight, the Yankees lost 76, 500 captured, Southern account of the Second day's Battle at Shiloh.

GLC05959.56.109

April 5, 1862

Lay, Creed A., fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his wife

Letter written on patriotic stationary from "Shilow pits burg Landing hardin Co tenn," most likely Shiloh and Pittsburg Landing, in Hardin County, Tennessee. Letter written just before the beginning of the Battle of Shiloh.

GLC01013.09

April 14, 1862

Lay, Creed A., fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his wife

Letter written from "pits burg Landing tenn," most likely Pittsburg Landing, in Tennessee. Letter written just after the Battle of Shiloh.

GLC01013.10

10 April 1862

Angiers, Frank, fl. 1862

Autograph letter

Title: to Mrs. Frank Angiers

Union private, Co. B., 52nd Illinois Volunteers, describes the Battle of Shiloh: "Our loss is very heavy but the enemy's exceeds our 3 to 1."

GLC08274

1862

Hannegan, James D., 1862-1863

Diary

Title: [Diary of James Hannegan of the 5th Ohio Cavalry]

Diary is an autograph manuscript signed, neatly written in pencil, covering 1 January 1862-31 December 1862. Writes about the battle being raged at Fort Donelson in his entry of 15 February, reporting that the "citizens are in a terrible state of excitement in regard to the battle now raging at Fort Donelson. The news so far is favorable to the success of the Union forces & no doubt is entertained as to the ultimate result of the contest. This is regarded as the most important battle which has occurred during the war. The position itself is very important one." Adds in the entry for…

GLC04129.01

24 April 1862

Hanleiter & Adair (publishers), fl. 1861-1865

Newspaper

Title: Southern Confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 60, (April 24, 1862)]

The Battle of Pea Ridge, "The Big Battle on the Peninsula," and The Battle of Shiloh are discussed. Capture of Island No.10 is also discussed. The Conscription Bill is printed. Proclomation by Abraham Lincoln as President of the United States on second page. Large section has been cut out of the center of the document. Miscellaneous advertisements for goods. Tennessee Historical Society stamp on document.

GLC05959.09.008

May 1, 1862

Hanleiter & Adair (publishers), fl. 1861-1865

Newspaper

Title: Southern Confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 65, (May 1, 1862)]

Includes a printing of the Conscription Bill and exceptions to the Conscription Bill. The Battle of Shiloh is discussed.. Includes General Sherman's report from the field on April 8, 1862. Includes an undated address from General Beauregard. Tears present throughout issue. Miscellanous advertisements also present throughout issue.

GLC05959.09.010

4 May 1862

Hanleiter & Adair (publishers), fl. 1861-1865

Newspaper

Title: Southern Confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 68, (May 4, 1862)]

Includes correspondence from Texas Rangers at the Battle of Shiloh, dated April 19, 1862. Includes descriptions of Commodore Farragut, Nickajack, and Corinth. Miscellaneous advertisements throughout. Issue has archival tape in several places.

GLC05959.09.013

May 16, 1862

Hanleiter & Adair (publishers), fl. 1861-1865

Newspaper

Title: Southern Confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 78, (May 16, 1862)]

Subjects include: Salt Springs in Georgia, and How to Find Them, The Manufacture of Saltpetre. Details The Battle of Shiloh, printing General Beauregard's official report. Miscellaneous advertisements for goods and services throghout issue. Pages no longer bound together.

GLC05959.09.017

11 June 1862

Hanleiter & Adair (publishers), fl. 1861-1865

Newspaper

Title: Southern confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 98 (June 11, 1862)]

Subjects include a Cane Presentation to Col. John Hunt Morgan by the Ladies of Atlanta, an Advertisement by Col. John Hunt Morgan for men to join his company, and the Battle of Pittsburg Landing. Other miscellaneous advertisements thoughout the issue. Print is fading where archival tape has been used.

GLC05959.09.028

13 March 1863

Hanleiter & Adair (publishers), fl. 1861-1865

Newspaper

Title: Southern confederacy. [Vol. 3, no. 26 (March 13, 1863)]

Prints a report written by Lieutentant-Commander R.C. Blake to Gideon Welles, Secretary of the Navy, entitled "Destruction of the Hatteras -- Reports of Her Commander." "Correspondence Between Gov. Brown and Gen. Mercer on Returning the Militia to their Homes" features letters written between Brigadier General H. W. Mercer and Governor Joseph E. Brown of Georgia. Includes articles entitled "Reports of the Battle of Shiloh" and "Hooker's Army."

GLC05959.09.154

April 21, 1862

Blanchard, Ira, 1835-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary (Wright) Kellogg

Blanchard writes to Mary Wright from the General Hospital in Savannah. Reports on the Battle of Shiloh, "...a day never to be forgotten by me." Says the battlefield was littered with dead and wounded. Informs his right arm was wounded on the battlefield, and he was taken by boat to the hospital. Comments he is being cared for by a female physician. Says Confederate General Albert S. Johnston was killed and his second in command, Confederate General Pierre G. Beauregard was badly wounded. States his regiment of one thousand men has only two hundred left. Expects a furlough soon. Letter has a…

GLC03523.31.14

April 19, 1864

Orme, Richard M., 1797-1869, and Denison, Henry, 1795-1819

Newspaper

Title: Southern recorder. [Vol. 45, no. 16 (April 19, 1864)]

Includes descriptions of Southern officials, including P. G. T. Beauregard as General, Robert E. Lee as General, Stonewall Jackson as General, and Jefferson Davis as President of the Confederacy. Battles of Shiloh and Murfreesboro. Excerpt from a debate over Negro equality in Congress. Includes various articles regarding food preservation and homemade medications.

GLC05959.10

14 April 1862

Hale, E.J., 1802-1880

Newspaper

Title: Fayetteville observer. [Vol. 43, no. 2341 (April 14, 1862)]

Great Battle at Corinth, Mississippi, From Richmond - Fighting in the Peninsula, Dispatch from General Beauregard - Battle of Shiloh, Mutiny Among Federal Troops at Nashville, Victory in New Mexico - Battle at Valverde Confirmed, The Surrender of Fort Craig, Reported Battle Between General Johnston - Magruder, Hill - Great Victory in Tennessee , Dispatches from General Beauregard, Dispatches from Corinth, Bombardment of Fort Pulaski, The Enemy Reinforced by 7,000 men, Evacuation of Island Ten From Atlanta, Loss at Corinth, 5,000 Killed or Wounded, Surrender of Fort Pulaski, Capt. John Morgan'…

GLC05959.34.02

23 April 1862

Spelman, John, 1821-1899

Newspaper

Title: Weekly state journal. [Vol. 2, no. 24 (April 23, 1862)]

The Roanoke Island Defeat, News From Corinth, Huntsville & Decatur, Heavy Federal Losses at Shiloh, Death of General Buell, Evacuation of Fredericksburg, Laws of the Confederate States of America, General A.S. Johnston's Battle Order. Editorials discuss current Southern markets and prices, efforts of the Confederacy to raise money, and the lack of fighting. A long article describes the defeat at Roanoke. The laws of the Confederate states are printed. An article reports the passing of an abolition program in D.C.

GLC05959.25.01

28 April 1862

Cushing, Edward H., 1829-1879

Newspaper

Title: The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 28, no. 18, whole no. 3513 (April 28, 1862)]

Minutes from the Confederate Congress. Texans at Shiloh. News from the Rangers. Battle of Elkhorn. Tribute of respect to the Brazos Lodge.

GLC05959.51.031

16 May 1862

Cushing, Edward H., 1829-1879

Newspaper

Title: The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 28, no. 26, whole no. 3521 (May 16, 1862)]

Rumors from New Orleans. The great expected battle at Yorktown. Secession in California, particularly San Bernadino. Editorial on the shinplaster nuisance. Fugitive slave ad. Battle of Shiloh.

GLC05959.51.037

23 May 1862

Cushing, Edward H., 1829-1879

Newspaper

Title: The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 28, no. 29, whole no. 3524 (May 23, 1862)]

Battle of West Point with 560 prisoners. Returning to Galveston. War in New Mexico. Yankee operations in North Alabama. Military commission notice. General Grant's official report. Battle of Shiloh. Federal Congressional minutes. Report from Houston war headquarters about what soldiers need to provide for themselves.

GLC05959.51.040

26 May 1862

Cushing, Edward H., 1829-1879

Newspaper

Title: The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 28, no. 30, whole no. 3525 (May 26, 1862)]

Battle of Corinth. Proclamation to the city of Galveston and report of affairs in Galveston, with an editorial on the duties of the people there. Proclamation by Texas state governor. General Beauregard's official report of the battle of Shiloh. Battle of Albequerque. Nelson's regiment near Shreveport.

GLC05959.51.041

4 June 1862

Cushing, Edward H., 1829-1879

Newspaper

Title: The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 28, no. 34, whole no. 3529 (June 4, 1862)]

Williamsburg engagements. Surrender of Natchez. Battle of Shiloh. Prisoners at Chicago, and escort of federal prisoners home. General orders from Texas headquarters about recruits. Battle at Vicksburg, and gunboat battles. Proclamation of martial law.

GLC05959.51.045

1862, 1878

Ruggles, Daniel, 1810-1897

Header Record

Title: [Collection of documents related to Daniel Ruggles experience at the Battle of Shiloh] [Decimalized .01-.03]

GLC00617

1863 ca.

Photograph signed

Title: Johnny Clem, "Drummer Boy of Chickamauga"

Mounted. Ex-Greenway collection. Nice image. Signed "Very truly yours, Jns. L. Clem." Inscription on mount reads "Sergeant Johnny Clem and his autograph. Photo taken at Chicamauga, at 12 years of age and after two years os service and after promotion for bravery on the field of battle. See Wossings History Vol. 3, page 141." Pencil notes on verso from previous owner: "1851-1951 [?] The youngest [sic]. Also [known as] John[n]y Shiloh or the drummer boy of Shiloh. 1851-[19]37 d[ied] @86. Lossing[.] Probably the youngest person who ever bore arms in battle[.] Probably signed in 1892 @ age 41."

GLC05145

12 July [1862]

Bragg, Braxton, 1817-1876

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Elisa Bragg, his wife

"The whole work has to be done over . . . Genls. Lee, Huger & Magruder are too slow, as we were at Shiloh, and the fruits are lost for want of vigorous pushing . . ."

GLC08369

1862/11/25

Beauregard, G.T. (Gustave Toutant), 1818-1893

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown re: sending battle plans of Shiloh

Beauregard encloses "a copy of the Plans of the Battle of Shiloh made to accompany my Report of said Battle. It will enable you better to understand my explanation the other day." Beauregard, by not pursuing a final attack on Ulysses S. Grant at Shiloh, allowed the Federal forces to regroup and achieve victory. The name of the recipient has been cut-off. 1 black and white bust engraving of Beauregard included.

GLC07125

1888/08/07

Buell, Don Carlos, 1818-1898

Autograph letter signed

Title: to E.T. Lawsing re: answering inquiries on Shiloh

"In case of a battle on Monday without my command, Genl. Grant would without doubt have been defeated."

GLC07052