circa 1861-1865

Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896

Photograph

Title: IEllsworth Elmer, in civilian suit, standing full-length portrait with cape and cane

Graphite inscripiton on verso "Col. Ellsworth Elmer." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. Anthony, 501 Broadway, New York. From Photographic Negative, From Brady's National Portrait Gallery." Collectors stamp on verso "Jas. S. Waters Balto."

GLC05111.02.1171

circa 1861-1865

B.L.H. Dabbs, fl. 1861-1876

Photograph

Title: As captain, standing full-length portrait with left hand on hip

Graphite inscription on verso "**Book" "4387." Ink inscription on verso "Capt. F. P. Confer 1st Pa Cav." Modern ink inscription on verso "0264." Photographers imprint on verso: "B.L.H. Dabbs Photographer 90 & 02 Federal St. Allegheny City, Pa."

GLC05111.02.1172

circa 1861-1865

Parlow, George F., 1826-1890

Photograph

Title: As captain, bust portrait

Ink inscription on recto "Jas. F. Chipman Capt in 33d Mass Vols." Graphite inscription on verso "**Book." Photographers imprint on verso: "George F. Parlow, Photographer, 5 Purchase Street, New Bedford."

GLC05111.02.1174

circa 1861-1865

Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896

Photograph

Title: Dimmick, as major, standing 3/4 length portrait Napoleon pose wearing forage hat

Red border on recto. Ink inscription on recto "Brady N.Y." "Maj. Dimmick." Graphite inscription on verso "Maj. Dimmick of Mass." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. Anthony, 501 Broadway, N.Y. Manufacturer of Photographic Albums. From Photographic Negative in Brady's National Portrait Gallery. Snyder, Black & Sturn, N.Y."

GLC05111.02.1176

circa 1861-1865

Soule, John Payson, 1827-1904

Photograph

Title: J. H.Jenkins, in union uniform rank obscured, standing 3/4 length portrait leaning on a chair

Graphite inscription on recto "Jo. H. J." Graphite inscription on verso "**Book" "J H Jenkins." Photographers imprint on verso: "Photographed by John P. Soule, 199 Wash'n. St. Boston."

GLC05111.02.1178

circa 1861-1865

Photograph

Title: Unidentified soldier rank obscured, standing full-length portrait

Graphite inscription on verso "3617" "597." Photographers imprint on verso: "'Specialite,' Meade Brothers Golden 'Carte de Visite,' Imperishable, 233 Broadway, near Astor, N.Y."

GLC05111.02.1180

circa 1861-1865

Photograph

Title: Unidentified corporal, standing full-length portrait with hat in right hand

Photographers imprint on verso: "From Marken's Gallery, Frederick, Md."

GLC05111.02.1181

circa 1861-1865

Photograph

Title: Unidentified union soldier rank obscured, standing full-length portrait

Subject is wearing overcoat and infantry forage cap. Graphite inscription on verso ".10." Ink inscription on verso "EMF." Photographers imprint on verso: "Kellogg Brothers Photographers 275 & 281 Main St. Hartford, Conn."

GLC05111.02.1182

circa 1861-1865

Photograph

Title: Unidentified cadet, standing full-length portrait

Photographers imprint on verso: "Beers & Mansfields National Gallery, 242 Chapel St. New Haven, Conn."

GLC05111.02.1183

circa 1861-1865

Photograph

Title: Unidentified soldier, seated 3/4 length portrait

Photographers imprint on verso: "T. M. Schleier's Cartes de Visite Photograph Gallery. Corner Square and Deadrick Street, Nashville, Tenn."

GLC05111.02.1184

circa 1861-1865

Photograph

Title: Unidentified man in civilian suit, standing full-length portrait w/ white hat

Photographers imprint on verso: "Wm. F. Hunter, Photographer, 282 Fulton St., Brooklyn, Formerly of Broadway, N.Y. Photographs finely finished in Oil. Water colors. India Ink. Small Daguerroertypes, Ambrotypes, &c., copied to Photographs of any size. Views of Churches and Residences taken." Cancelled blue two-cent tax stamp on verso.

GLC05111.02.1185

circa 1861-1865

Photograph

Title: Unidentified soldier, standing full-length portrait with forage hat in hand

Photographers imprint on verso: "Photographed by E. L. Mowry, Lewisburg, Penna."

GLC05111.02.1186

circa 1861-1865

Photograph

Title: Unidentified coporal, standing portrait next to black draped pedestal

Photographers imprint on verso: "W. T. & J. S. McEwen's Excelsior Photograph Car. Lewistown, Pa."

GLC05111.02.1187

circa 1861-1865

Photograph

Title: Unidentified enlisted man, standing full-length portrait forage hat in hand

Graphite inscription on verso "for Clara." Photographers imprint on verso: "W. T. & J. S. M'Ewen's Excelsior Photograph Car. Lewistown, Pa."

GLC05111.02.1188

circa 1861-1865

Photograph

Title: Unidentified enlisted man, standing full-length portrait forage hat in hand

Modern ink inscription on verso "S309." Photographers imprint on verso: "H.F. Cornwall, Photographer, Centre St., Middleboro, Mass."

GLC05111.02.1189

circa 1861-1865

Photograph

Title: Unidentified soldier rank obscured, seated 3/4 length portrait hat on table

Soldier is member of Third Corps. Photographers imprint on verso: "From L. D. Cox, Picture Gallery, Ludlow, ----Vt., Negatives preserved, from which additional copies can be had if desired." Cancelled orange two-cent tax stamp on verso.

GLC05111.02.1190

circa 1861-1865

Photograph

Title: Unidentified soldier rank obscured, standing full-length portrait hat in hand

Graphite inscription on verso "From Thos. U. Walter Collection."

GLC05111.02.1191

circa 1861-1865

Photograph

Title: Carte de visite, unidentified soldier rank obscured, standing full-length portrait

Subject is wearing a forage hat, and holding a musket with bayonet before him. Graphite inscription on verso "996." Photographers imprint on verso: "H. E. Gibbon, Photographer, No. 559 Broadway, Bet. Spring and Prince Sts. New York."

GLC05111.02.1192

1861-1865 ca.

Photograph

Title: Regiment fixing bayonets

No identification. A line of soldiers with fixed bayonets. A flag is in the center of the photograph. The soldiers are wearing white gloves.

GLC05137.223

31 December 1863

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Edwin M. Stanton re: discharge of jailed Confederate conscript

The soldier was a nephew of Lincoln's aquaintance, John Tipton, who has "Lost one brother, and another crippled for life, in our service"

GLC07107

18 May 1862

Stanton, Edwin M. (Edwin McMasters), 1814-1869

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Rev. Herman Dyer

Secretary of War Stanton writes to his friend Reverend Dyer about Union strategy in Peninsula Campaign, responding to criticism in the press. He expresses condemnation of General McClellan. Stanton insists that Lincoln agrees with him concerning the defense of Washington. He also expresses his thoughts about his position: "I knew that everything I cherish and hold dear would be sacrificed by accepting this office. But I thought I might help to save the country and for that I am willing to perish." Written on four folios.

GLC07102

13 September 1864

Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Abraham Lincoln

Grant, Commander-in-Chief of the United States Army responds to President Lincoln's letter of 12 September (refer to GLC07084.01). Writes "It has been my intention for a week...to see Sheridan and arrange what was necessary to enable him to start Early out of the valley."

GLC07084.02

16 March 1865

Parker, Ely S., 1828-1895

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John

Gives an update on news near the end of the war to an unknown friend named John. Reports that Charleston, Georgetown, Fort Fisher, Wilmington and Confederate General Benjamin Butler have all fallen. Also writes about Union General Philip A. Sheridan's march through the Shenandoah Valley where he captured Charlottesville and Stauton. Remarks on the campaigns of Union Generals George H. Thomas and Edward R. Canby, "Of Thomas I regret to say that he is a slow coach...His tardiness has rather a tendency to disjoint our nose. Canby has also been very slow in commencing the Execution of his…

GLC07085

1865

Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891

Map signed

Title: Military Map Showing the Marches of the United States Forces Under Command of Maj. Genl. W.T. Sherman, U.S.A. During the Years 1863, 1864, 1865

Black and white map ranging from Missouri to Maryland in the north and Louisiana to Georgia in the south. Sherman's routes are outlined in red, blue, green, yellow and brown. Compiled according to Sherman's order by Brevet Major W.L.B Jenney, and drawn by Captain William Kossak, Addl. A.D.C. U.S.A., and John B. Muller, draughtsman. Engraved by H.C. Evans and F. Courtenay. Printed in St. Louis by Joseph F. Gedney. and signed by Sherman in pencil: "With compliments of W.T. Sherman" on 21 September 1868.

GLC07086.01

21 November 1863

West, Preston F., fl. 1863

Map signed

Title: No. 5 Map of Chattanooga and Vicinity

The title continues: "Compiled from Surveys and Information Under the Direction of Capt, W.E. Merrill U.S. Engrs. Chattanooga Nov 21st 1863." However, "Capt, W.E. Merrill U.S. Engrs" is crossed out and underneath is hand written: "Capt. Preston F. West. U.S.C.S." It is a Civil War lithograph printed on blue paper with coloring and manuscript additions, showing Chattanooga, railroads, surrounding mountains (including Missionary Ridge), roads, and rivers. The locations of various troop divisions (including those under J.E. Smith) and their routes are marked in red ink. Made just before the…

GLC07086.02